Dracula
Stoker's defining Gothic novel and his most influential work.
Author guide
Bram Stoker Books in Order
Abraham Stoker (1847–1912) was an Irish writer and theatre professional. He managed London's Lyceum Theatre for many years as Sir Henry Irving's business manager, while publishing Gothic, supernatural, adventure, and romantic fiction; nonfiction about theatre, America, impostors, and Irving; short-story collections; and dramatic works. His best-known work is the 1897 novel Dracula.
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Under the Sunset
His first separately published short-story collection, offering an accessible introduction to his supernatural imagination.
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (15)
- The Primrose Path
novella · 1875
- The Duties of Clerks of Petty Sessions in Ireland
nonfiction · 1879
- A Glimpse of America
nonfiction · 1886
- The Snake's Pass
novel · 1890
- The Watter's Mou'
novella · 1894
The problem was that the fisherman had fallen on hard times, and had turned to smuggling. And putting a stop to smuggling was William Barrow's sworn duty. It's a recipe for disaster: nothing good can come of this night. And down at the…
- The Shoulder of Shasta
novel · 1895
- Dracula
novel · 1897
"Little does he realize that, in doing so, he endangers all that he loves. For Dracula is one of the Un-dead—a centuries-old vampire who sleeps by day and stalks by night, feasting on the blood of his helpless victims. Once on English…
- Miss Betty
novel · 1898
- The Mystery of the Sea
novel · 1902
- The Jewel of Seven Stars
novel · 1903
This dark fantasy Bram Stoker book is full of suspense. Set in ancient Egypt, it will keep you on the edge of your seat with a twist Please Note: This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult…
- The Man
novel · 1905
- Lady Athlyne
novel · 1908
- The Lady of the Shroud
novel · 1909
A strange story comes from the Adriatic. It appears that on the night of the 9th, as the Italia Steamship Company's vessel "Victorine" was passing a little before midnight the point known as "the Spear of Ivan," on the coast of the Blue…
- Famous Impostors
nonfiction · 1910
- The Lair of the White Worm
novel · 1911
Adam Salter is newly returned from Australia to inherit his uncle's estate in the Peak District of Derbyshire. He marries Mimi, the dauther of a neighbouring farmer, who has to face alone the evil Edgar Caswall. And then there is the Lady…
Nonfiction (2)
- Personal Reminiscences of Henry Irving
memoir-biography · 1906
- The Lost Journal of Bram Stoker: The Dublin Years
diary · 2012
Short fiction (5)
- Under the Sunset
short-story-collection · 1881
A short story collection featuring nine tales of the macabre.
- The Man from Shorrox'
short-story-chapbook · 1894
- Crooken Sands
short-story-chapbook · 1894
- Snowbound: The Record of a Theatrical Touring Party
short-story-collection · 1908
- Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Stories
short-story-collection · 1914
Essays and speeches (1)
- The Necessity for Political Honesty
pamphlet · 1872
Plays (3)
- Miss Betty: A Play in Four Acts
play · 1898
Frequently asked questions about Bram Stoker
Was Bram Stoker Irish, and when was he born?
Yes. Abraham “Bram” Stoker was an Irish novelist born in Dublin on 8 November 1847.
What did Bram Stoker do before and alongside writing?
He studied at Trinity College Dublin, worked as a civil servant, and later managed London’s Lyceum Theatre for about 20 years after accepting actor Henry Irving’s offer.
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What influenced Bram Stoker’s Dracula?
Stoker drew on vampire folklore, earlier Gothic fiction such as John Polidori’s “The Vampyre,” and Sheridan Le Fanu’s “Carmilla,” while reflecting anxieties of late-Victorian Britain.
Are the Bram Stoker Awards named after the author?
Yes. The Horror Writers Association presents them for superior achievement in horror, and the awards were named in Stoker’s honor and first presented in 1988.
Why is Bram Stoker still important today?
Dracula has become one of the most influential vampire novels and has been adapted for cinema hundreds of times, helping make Count Dracula a lasting figure in popular culture.
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